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Volvo 244 DL

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 80.00 mm 3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1986 cc (121.193 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy h
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 SU HIF6 carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 75.59 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 993.4 kPa (144.1 psi)
Specific torque 79.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6000 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2640 mm
wheelbase 103.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4900 mm
Length (inches) 192.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1710 mm
Width (inches) 67.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1430 mm
Height (inches) 56.3 in
L:W ratio 1.86
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1270 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2800 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 60 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.300
Turning circle 9.80 m
Tyres 165 SR 14
Wheels 5 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 272 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.91

General information

RAC rating 19.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 1979

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